Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he entered the citadel of the royal palace and burned it down over himself. He died
New American Standard Bible
When Zimri saw that the city was taken, he went into the citadel of the king’s house and burned the king’s house over him with fire, and
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
International Standard Version
When Zimri observed that the city had been captured, he retreated into the king's palace, set fire to the citadel, and died when the palace burned down around him
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the castle of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire,
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the castle of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
Amplified
When Zimri saw that the city was taken, he went into the fortress of the king’s palace; and while inside, he set fire to the king’s palace and died,
Bible in Basic English
And when Zimri saw that the town was taken, he went into the inner room of the king's house, and burning the house over his head, came to his end,
Darby Translation
And it came to pass when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the citadel of the king's house, and burned the king's house over him with fire;
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be when Zimri saw that the city was taken, and he will come to the fortress of the king's house, and he will burn over him the king's house with fire, and he will die,
King James 2000
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burned the king's house over him with fire, and he died,
Lexham Expanded Bible
It happened that when Zimri saw that the city was taken, he went to the citadel fortress of the house of the king, and he burnt the house of the king over him with fire so that he died.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened when Zimri saw that the city was taken, he went into the palace of the king's house and burned the king's house over him with fire, and died,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And when Zimri saw that the city must needs be taken, he went into the palace of the king's house, and set the king's house afire upon himself; and there died,
NET Bible
When Zimri saw that the city was captured, he went into the fortified area of the royal palace. He set the palace on fire and died in the flames.
New Heart English Bible
It happened, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the citadel of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was captured, that he entered into the citadel of the house of the king, - and burned over him the house of the king, with fire, and died:
Webster
And it came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
World English Bible
It happened, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the castle of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died,
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, at Zimri's seeing that the city hath been captured, that he cometh in unto a high place of the house of the king, and burneth over him the house of the king with fire, and dieth,
Themes
Arson » Instances of » By zimri
Despair » Sometimes drives men to suicide
Omri » King of israel » Defeats his rival, tibni, and establishes himself
Suicide » Despair sometimes drives men to suicide
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 16:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Very Brief Reign Of Zimri In Israel
17
Omri along with all Israel marched up from Gibbethon and besieged Tirzah.
Phrases
Cross References
2 Samuel 17:23
When Ahithophel realized that his advice had not been followed, he saddled his donkey and set out for his house in his hometown. He set his affairs in order
1 Samuel 31:4-5
Then Saul said to his armor-bearer,
Judges 9:54
He quickly called his armor-bearer and said to him, “Draw your sword and kill me, or they’ll say about me, ‘A woman killed him.’” So his armor-bearer thrust him through, and he died.
Job 2:9-10
His wife said to him, “Do you still retain your integrity? Curse God and die!”
Matthew 27:5
So he threw the silver into the sanctuary